Secondary Education

2016-2017 Academic Advising Guide

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Table of Contents

Academic Advising 2

Certification 3

Teaching Majors 4

Teaching Minors 5

Education Studies 6

Student Organizations 7

Application & Admissions 8

Required Tests 9

Urban Education Cohort 10

Global Education Cohort 11

Prep for Graduation 12

Sample Resume 13

Handshake 14

Classification of Students 15

Calculating Your GPA 15

Planning Grid 16

Welcome from the Teacher Education Advisors!

The Secondary Teacher Preparation Program at MSU is a five year program with an emphasis on preparing knowledgeable, skillful and professional secondary teachers. We are the top-ranked program among all United States colleges and universities. The #1 Secondary Education ranking reflects our outstanding reputation with superintendents, principals, teachers, and educators not only in Michigan, but around the globe. The reason this for this reputation is simple: MSU's College of Education develops teacher leaders.

We emphasize preparing teachers with deep knowledge of the content they are teaching, and of how learners learn the content. Being admitted means that you are academically ready to begin working regularly in real school settings with real students to learn more about teaching your subjects.

MSU teacher candidates are nationally recognized as knowledgeable, skillful AND professional. Being admitted means you are ready to learn to take on the behaviors and responsibilities of professional teachers.

Being admitted to the Secondary Teacher Preparation Program at MSU is a great accomplishment, and a great opportunity!

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Academic Advising for Secondary Education

Secondary teacher candidates complete undergraduate degrees in their subject matter major. Students should continue to see their major advisor for most questions regarding course planning and graduation.

Secondary teacher candidates are welcome and encouraged to work

with advisors in the College of Education Student Affairs Office

regarding issues specific to their teacher certification and career

planning. Questions about the program requirements, certification

requirements, and continuing education requirements for certified

teachers can be directed to any of the College of Education

advisors. Contact the College of Education Student Affairs Office with

questions or to schedule an appointment.

Primary Advisor:

Major Advising

Degree Requirements

University Requirements

TE Advisor:

Anything TE Related

TE Classes

Teaching Minor

Certification

Internship

Main Office:

134 Erickson Hall

Phone Number:

517-353-9680

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Certification for Secondary Education

Students pursuing secondary certification (grades 6-12) earn degrees

in the departments/colleges of their teaching majors and must

complete all of the requirements Endorsements on a Michigan

secondary certificate indicate that the certificate holder is "highly

qualified" to teach those subjects in the State of Michigan.

Michigan State University only certifies teachers for the State of

Michigan. However, after getting certified in Michigan it is possible to

apply for certification in another state. For more information on

certification out of state go to: http://certificationmap.com/

Certifications Include:

Grades 6 - 12:

Teaching major

Teaching minor

Kindergarten - 12th Grade:

Music Education

Art Education

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Secondary Teaching Majors

Agriculture, Food & Natural

Resources Education1

Arabic11

Art Education2, 8, 16

Biological Science7

Chemistry (BA) (BS)7

Chinese11

Earth Science7

English

French

German

History Education10

Japanese

Journalism

Mathematics (BA) (BS)

Music2, 8, 16

Physical Science6, 7, 8

Physics (BA) (BS)7

Social Science Education: IDS4, 8

Social Science-James Madison3, 4, 8

Spanish

Secondary certification students must complete coursework for at

least one approved teaching major and one approved teaching

minor (if the major is comprehensive, no minor is required). Credits

counted toward the teaching major cannot be double counted to

satisfy credit requirements for the teaching minor, and vice versa.

However, courses can be double counted to satisfy requirements

for extra (optional) teaching majors or minors.

Must have a 2.50 GPA or higher in the teaching major

Clarifications

1. Group Subject Area (Major must have a minimum of 36 credits; Minor must have a minimum of 24 credits to meet Michigan Department of

Education requirements)

2. Secondary Level (K-12 subject area)

3. James Madison major in Comparative Cultures and Politics, International Relations, Social Relations & Policy, or Political Theory & Constitutional

Democracy

4. Leads to certification in Social Studies

5. The Integrated Science (“DI”) endorsement may be completed in lieu of a teaching minor when combined with an approved teaching major in one

of the following areas: biology, chemistry, earth science, physics or physical science. The DI can also be an additional, extra endorsement area for

teachers or teacher candidates when paired with an approved teaching major or minor in one of the sciences.

6. Physical Science Interdepartmental major leads to the Physical Science (“DP”) endorsement which qualifies a teacher to teach chemistry, physics,

and physical science.

7. An additional endorsement in Integrated Science (“DI”) can be earned in combination with this science major or minor. See the requirements for

the Integrated Science Endorsement.

8. Comprehensive teaching major (50 or more credits). No separate teaching minor is required.

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Secondary Teaching Minors

Agriculture, Food & Natural

Resources Education1

Arabic

Biological Science7

Chemistry7

Chinese

Computer Science

Earth Science7

Economics10, 13

English

French

Geography10, 13

German

History10

Integrated Science Endorsement

(“DI”)5

Italian

Japanese

Journalism

Latin

Mathematics

Physics7

Political Science10, 13

Psychology

Russian

Sociology14

Spanish

Teaching English to Speakers of

Other Languages (TESOL)9, 12, 15

Must have a 2.50 GPA or higher in the teaching minor

Clarifications Continued

9. The TESOL/English as a Second Language minor must be paired with a core academic major, as defined by No Child Left Behind. All of the current

secondary teaching majors available at MSU are considered core academic subject areas (or sub-areas of core areas) with the exception of

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education. Thus, those non-core teaching majors cannot be paired with TESOL as a teaching minor.

10. Students in these majors and minors are encouraged to add an additional endorsement in Social Studies (“RX”) to increase versatility and

marketability in teaching.

11. Available for Secondary Education, Elementary Education and K-12 certification (K-12 requires a major in this language).

12. Admission to this teaching minor may be space-limited.

13. Admission only to students pursuing a major in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science: Social Science Education (IDS SSE), History Education, or

a James Madison major in Comparative Cultures and Politics, International Relations, Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy or Social

Relations and Policy.

14. SOC 313 is not currently available and, until or unless it becomes available, students may substitute another 300 or 400 level SOC course for SOC

313.

15. Students should plan to take TE 494 during the senior year (concurrent with TE 407 or TE 408). The field placement is arranged; the course is

online. To enroll, the TESOL Project Agreement Form must be completed.

16. Art Education and Music Education students who opt to add a teaching minor are required to take TE 409. a one-credit pedagogy course, related

to the minor area.

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Course Course Title Credit

TE 150 Reflections on Learning 3

TE 250 Human Diversity, Power, and Opportunity in Social Institutions

3

TE 302

junior year

Learners and Learning in Context 4

TE 407

fall senior year

Teaching Subject Matter to Diverse

Learners

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TE 408

spring senior year

Crafting Teaching Practices 5

TE 409

spring senior year

Crafting Teaching Practices in the Secondary Teaching Minor

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Teacher Education Studies Courses

The following courses are required for students pursuing

secondary-level certification. Additional courses are required

during the 5th year teaching internship (TE 501, TE 801, TE

802, TE 502, TE 803 and TE 804).

Must maintain a 2.5 overall GPA in TE courses,

with no individual grade below 2.0

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Application & Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program

Eligibility:

The undergraduate application process is intended for MSU undergraduates who

(1) are currently enrolled, (2) have reached at least sophomore status, (3) have a

cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 at the end of the application semester, (4) have

the required scores on the ACT, passed (or are registered to take) all three

subparts of the MTTC Professional Readiness Exam or Basic Skills test (see next

page), (5) have successfully completed any developmental coursework required in

mathematics and writing (e.g., MTH 1825), and (6) wish to be considered for

admission to the program in the spring of the year they apply.

Applicants should understand that meeting minimum requirements makes them

eligible to have their application considered. It does not guarantee admission. Each

application receives a thorough and holistic review by several evaluators. Essay

fees and registration fees for the Professional Readiness Examination (PRE) cannot

be refunded to students who are not admitted to the program.

Online Application:

The undergraduate application is only open during the fall semester. It will

typically open the Tuesday after Labor Day and close the Wednesday before

Thanksgiving.

Timed and Proctored Essay:

As part of the online application, all applicants must write a timed and proctored

essay at a testing site on campus. At the end of the online application you will have

an opportunity to select a time and date to write the essay.

Experience:

Students applying for admission to Special Education must complete a pre-

admission experience and submit documentation to 134 Erickson Hall before the

end of the first week of spring semester of the year they apply. No documentation

required for Elementary or Secondary but experience is helpful for the essay.

UECP and GECP Students

Students admitted to UECP and GECP are required to meet all admission

requirements. However, they are not required to complete the entire application

for admission to the teacher preparation program.

For a full outline of application requirements:

http://education.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/apply-teacher-prep.asp

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Test Scores Required for Admission

Official ACT scores are required for admission to MSU’s Teacher Preparation

Program. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires teacher

candidates to have the following ACT scores:

Reading 22 (or higher)

Mathematics 22 (or higher)

English + Writing 24 (or higher)

If you have already taken the ACT and your scores meet or exceed those levels,

you have met MDE’s “basic skills” requirement. If you have already taken the ACT

and your scores do not meet or exceed those levels, you may take the test again

and have official scores sent to MSU. If you have taken the ACT more than once,

we will use your best score in each subarea (Reading, Mathematics, and English +

Writing) across multiple test dates. The ACT can be taken a maximum of twelve

times.

Please note: The ACT no longer offers an English + Writing subtest. Effective

September 1, 2015, the ACT English + Writing subtest was replaced by a new ACT

Writing subtest. A score of 24 or higher on an ACT English + Writing subtest taken

prior to September 2015 is still acceptable.

A score from the new ACT Writing subtest (taken September 2015 or later) can be

combined with your best ACT English score (taken February 2005 to present) using

an ACT Writing/English Combined Score table, found here (or see your academic

advisor): http://education.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/documents/ACT-

Combined-English-Wriiting-Matrix.pdf

Alternatives to the ACT

Applicants may also take the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC)

Professional Readiness Exam (PRE). Applicants may pass all three PRE subtests

(Reading, Mathematics and Writing), or they may combine passing scores from the

ACT, PRE and MTTC Basic Skills Test (the Basic Skills Test is no longer available, but

we will continue to accept those scores).

In addition to combining passing scores on the ACT, PRE and Basic Skills Test, the

MDE allows an additional alternative pass measure. Please consult with an

academic advisor to discuss alternative pass measures.

The MDE does not accept SAT scores as alternative pass measures at this time.

More information about test scores required for admissions can be found on the

College of Education application website, here: http://education.msu.edu/

academics/undergraduate/apply-teacher-prep.asp

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Urban Educators Cohort Program

What it UECP?

The Urban Educators Cohort Program gives students a distinct perspective

on teaching in communities where resources and services are often

limited. Through two years of focused coursework and guided teaching

experiences, UECP helps prepare educators who are uniquely qualified to

teach in urban school districts, addressing the needs of all learners.

Why Join UECP?

Students attending the nation's urban schools deserve teachers who will

remain committed to the job no matter how school budgets and reform

efforts fumble. They need teachers who know how to cultivate the

resources and potential others may fail to notice – so that all learners have

the best chances to succeed. Those teachers are starting their preparation

through the Urban Educators Cohort Program at Michigan State University.

Members of the close-knit program spend their freshman and sophomore

years at MSU together visiting real classrooms and taking specialized courses

together. They receive all the benefits of the nation's top-ranked teacher

preparation program, with a distinctly urban focus.

Freshman Year Courses: Sophomore Year Courses:

Fall TE 250 3 (sec 006, 007, or 008) Fall CEP 240 3

Spring TE 150 3 (sec 023, 024, or 025) Spring TE 291A 2

How Do I Apply?

Submit a supplemental application to the Urban Educators Cohort Program which includes an essay regarding your interest in teaching in an urban setting as well as a description of the experiences/qualities that make you a strong candidate for the program.

UECP is only available to incoming freshmen!

For more information: http://education.msu.edu/urbancohort/

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Global Educators Cohort Program

What it GECP?

The Global Educators Cohort Program is a specialized teacher preparation

program focused on global and international perspectives. GECP students enjoy

many advantages, such as individualized mentorship by faculty and practicing

teachers with expertise and experience in global and international education;

opportunities to participate in special seminars, undergraduate research

opportunities, and special, smaller, faculty-led, course sections designed

specifically for members of GECP.

Why Join GECP?

The Global Educators Cohort Program (GECP) gives future educators the tools they

need to teach with a global view and to make an impact in today's classrooms,

which are increasingly culturally diverse. Through social and educational

experiences, MSU's Global Educators are prepared to help young people think

about themselves as citizens and stewards of the world around them.

Members of the close-knit program spend their freshman and sophomore years

at MSU together visiting real classrooms and taking specialized courses

together. They receive all the benefits of the nation's top-ranked teacher

preparation program, with a distinctly urban focus.

Freshman Year Courses: Sophomore Year Courses:

Fall TE 250 3 (sec 012, 013, or 014) Fall TE 352 3

Spring TE 150 3 (sec 026, 027, or 028) Spring TE 291A 1

How Do I Apply?

Submit a supplemental application to the Global Educators Cohort Program which

includes an essay regarding your interest in teaching in an global context as well as a

description of the experiences/qualities that make you a strong candidate for the

program.

GECP is only available to incoming freshmen! For more information: http://education.msu.edu/globalcohort/

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Classification of Students

Class Credits Earned

Freshman less than 28

Sophomore 28-55

Junior 56-87

Senior 88 and above

Calculating Your GPA

CREDITS earned in course X GRADE in course = POINTS

Add all POINTS together

Add all CREDITS together

Divide total POINTS by total CREDITS = GPA

Course Credits Grade Points

ISS 210 4 x 3.5 = 14

WRA 101 4 x 4.0 = 16

MTH 103 3 x 1.0 = 3

TE 150 3 x 3.0 = 9

14 42

42 / 14 = 3.00

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Secondary Planning Grid

FRESHMAN

FALL SPRING SUMMER

TE 150 or TE 250* 3 TE 150 or TE 250* 3

TOTAL CREDITS TOTAL CREDITS TOTAL CREDITS *NOTE: TE 150 and TE 250 can be taken Fall or Spring semester of Freshman or Sophomore year.

SOPHOMORE

FALL SPRING SUMMER

TOTAL CREDITS TOTAL CREDITS TOTAL CREDITS

JUNIOR

FALL SPRING SUMMER

TE 302* 4 TE 302* 4

TOTAL CREDITS TOTAL CREDITS TOTAL CREDITS *NOTE: TE 302 can be taken Fall or Spring semester.

SENIOR

FALL SPRING SUMMER

TE 407 5 TE 408 5

TE 409 (if needed for minor) 1

TOTAL CREDITS TOTAL CREDITS TOTAL CREDITS

TOTAL CREDITS TO GRADUATE:__________

Notes